Cato completed 31-of-42 pass attempts and was also intercepted once for Marshall (3-4, 0-1 C-USA) which ended a two-game losing streak. Kevin Grooms had 119 yards and two scores on only 12 carries and Tommy Shuler caught 11 passes for 111 yards and two scores.

Anthony Alford completed only 9-of-21 pass attempts for 65 yards for Southern Miss (0-7, 0-1) which has still yet to record a win after winning the C-USA title last season. Kendrick Hardy had a team-high 50 yards rushing.

Justin Haig knocked in a 44-yard field goal midway through the first quarter to give Marshall the early lead, 3-0.

Southern Miss evened the score at 3-3 when Corey Acosta nailed a 51-yard field goal late in the first quarter.

Remi Watson scored on a three-yard rushing touchdown just before the end of the first quarter to give Marshall a 10-3 lead.

The Herd's advantage increased to 17-3 when Cato threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Antavious Wilson.

Cato was then intercepted by Kalan Reed who returned the ball for a touchdown to make it a one-score game, 17-10.

Grooms scored on a 64-yard rushing touchdown on Marshall's next possession giving the Herd a two-touchdown edge.